Promotion of Heatstroke Prevention Measures
The Kinokawa City Board of Education in Wakayama Prefecture has announced the installation of air conditioning in elementary school gymnasiums and the trial introduction of water servers as heatstroke prevention measures for elementary and junior high schools. The air conditioning is scheduled for design in FY2026 and installation in FY2027, and is also expected to contribute to disaster prevention as the facilities serve as designated evacuation shelters.
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We will promote initiatives to protect children from the summer heat and enable safe school activities by implementing heatstroke prevention measures in elementary and junior high schools.
① Installation of air conditioning in elementary school gymnasiums
● Install air conditioning in elementary school gymnasiums
● As these facilities serve as designated evacuation shelters, this also contributes to improving disaster prevention capabilities
Project Overview
▶ Schedule
FY2026: Design / FY2027: Installation work (planned)
▶ Target schools
Ikeda Elementary School, Nate Elementary School, Arakawa Elementary School, Nishikishi Elementary School, Nakakishi Elementary School
② Installation of water servers
● Install water servers in elementary and junior high schools
Project Overview
▶ Free trial introduction for 2 years following the conclusion of an agreement with a private business operator (agreement concluded in March 2026, already installed)
▶ During the trial introduction period, the usage status and introduction effects for children will be verified, and full-scale introduction from FY2028 onwards will be considered
Wakayama Prefecture, Kinokawa City Board of Education, General Affairs Division
TEL: 0736-77-2511
FAX: 0736-77-0846
E-MAIL: k150100-001@city.kinokawa.lg.jp
① Installation of air conditioning in elementary school gymnasiums
● Install air conditioning in elementary school gymnasiums
● As these facilities serve as designated evacuation shelters, this also contributes to improving disaster prevention capabilities
Project Overview
▶ Schedule
FY2026: Design / FY2027: Installation work (planned)
▶ Target schools
Ikeda Elementary School, Nate Elementary School, Arakawa Elementary School, Nishikishi Elementary School, Nakakishi Elementary School
② Installation of water servers
● Install water servers in elementary and junior high schools
Project Overview
▶ Free trial introduction for 2 years following the conclusion of an agreement with a private business operator (agreement concluded in March 2026, already installed)
▶ During the trial introduction period, the usage status and introduction effects for children will be verified, and full-scale introduction from FY2028 onwards will be considered
Wakayama Prefecture, Kinokawa City Board of Education, General Affairs Division
TEL: 0736-77-2511
FAX: 0736-77-0846
E-MAIL: k150100-001@city.kinokawa.lg.jp
FAQ
Who is the subject of this news?
The Kinokawa City Board of Education in Wakayama Prefecture.
When will the air conditioning be installed?
Design is scheduled for FY2026, and installation work for FY2027.
Which schools are targeted for air conditioning installation?
Ikeda, Nate, Arakawa, Nishikishi, and Nakakishi Elementary Schools.